Scottsboro, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35768
Jackson County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,581
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,959
- Median income Below-median income area
- $157,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Scottsboro pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35768 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35768 (Scottsboro, AL) rose +7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 218.9 in 2023 to 234.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 35768 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Scottsboro, Jackson County, Alabama, home to 11,581 residents across 438.7 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35768 reports a modest median household income of $52,959 (13% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,495. The poverty rate is 21.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $157,900 (11% below the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $850; 70.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 35768 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 35768
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Scottsboro, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35768.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
91 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
79 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 35
Accommodation and food services
35 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35768, Scottsboro, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
11,581
Population
438.7
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35768?
42.4
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
2.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$52,959
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$30,495
Per Capita Income
21.3%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35768 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Scottsboro, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$52,959 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,559housing units
5,559
Total Housing Units
5,049
Occupied Units
510
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$157,900
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$850
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.0%
YoY Change (2024)
234
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+134%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35768 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.0% | 149 |
| 2021 | +11.6% | 166 |
| 2022 | +22.3% | 203 |
| 2023 | +7.7% | 219 |
| 2024 | +7.0% | 234 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 417 business establishments in ZIP 35768, employing approximately 6,293 people with a combined annual payroll of $246,790,000.
417
Businesses
6,293
Employees
$246.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 91 | 21.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 79 | 18.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 41 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 33 | 7.9% |
| Construction | 25 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.2% |
| Information | 4 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 35768 vs 35774 →
ZIP 35768 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35768
Scottsboro (35768)
11,581 residents
- 35776 3,395
Woodville (35776)
3,395 residents
- 35746 856
Fackler (35746)
856 residents
- 35774 165
Trenton (35774)
165 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35768 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35768 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35774
Trenton (35774)
$96,250 median income
- 35776
Woodville (35776)
$54,458 median income
- 35768
Scottsboro (35768)
$52,959 median income
- 35746
Fackler (35746)
$50,357 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35768 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35768, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,581 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 35768 in?
ZIP code 35768 (Scottsboro) is located in Jackson County, Alabama. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35768?
ZIP code 35768 in Scottsboro, AL has a population of 11,581 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35768?
The median household income in ZIP 35768 is $52,959, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35768?
The median home value in ZIP 35768 is $157,900, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35768?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35768 is White at 87.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35768?
ZIP code 35768 has 417 business establishments employing approximately 6,293 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35768?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35768 are: Retail trade (91), Health care and social assistance (79), Finance and insurance (41). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35768?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35768 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35768?
In ZIP code 35768, 51.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 35768?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35768 is 27.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35768?
In ZIP code 35768, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35768?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35768 is 21.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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